Sport events in Dubai this week

Swimming, soccer and the Saucony half marathon

By
Time Out Dubai staff
14 October 2013

Wednesday 16

Download a new running appPuma has launched its Pumatrac app for iPhone that allows runners to monitor performance as well as log distance, GPS and calories burned. You can also sync a playlist to it. Free from apple.itunes.com.

Thursday 17

FINA World Swimming CupDubai holds the first Asia-region round of the international games, the fourth round in this year’s series.Dhs20 (regular), Dhs40 (VIP). 10am and 6pm. Until October 18. Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai Sports City (04 264 8717).

Rookies Tri Camp 2013This three-day camp is aimed at rookies preparing for the 2013/14 season. The minimum requirement is that you can comfortably swim 400m, bike 10km and run 5km. Participants will be training with a qualified triathlon coach.Dhs1,700. From 6pm. Dibba, Musandam, www.premiermarathons.com (050 873 1989).

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Talise Fitness Breast Cancer ChallengeTake part in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers fitness challenge, which involves doing a total 100km on cardio equipment including the rower, treadmill, stepper, cross trainer and glider/ski. Participants will be entered into a draw for a raft of great prizes, and all entry fees go to Pink Caravan.Dhs100 members, Dhs400 non-members. Until October 31. Talise at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 319 8181).

Friday 18

ABRaS Mina 10k and 3kThe first event in the three-race series, the course around the Mina Seyahi is described as ‘easy’.Dhs140. From 7am. Mina Seyahi Hotel & Resort, Dubai Marina, www.premiermarathons.com (no number).

Badminton leagueThis pay-per-play league is open to all, with games played in a doubles format.Dhs60 per session. 5pm-7pm. Until November 15. Collegiate American School, Umm Suqeim, www.duplays.com (04 447 2394).

Monday 21

Night rides at Al QudraJoin Probike’s Monday night rides, which are currently a short but sweet 36km or 45km out-and-back ride along the Al Qudra cycle track, with a pace of between 26-28kmph – though there are two groups, one slow and one fast. In time, as the rides grow, groups will be formed to ride at different speeds.Free. Starts 6.40pm. Al Qudra Cycle Track, Al Qudra Road, www.facebook.com/probikeshop (04 325 5705).

Flag football leagueBack by popular demand, Duplays’ seven-a-side American flag football league is now on. Play is already under way, but teams can choose to absorb new members at their own discretion.Dhs400 individual, Dhs3,000 team. 7.30pm-10.30pm. Until October 29. Dubai Softball Fields, Business Bay, www.duplays.com (04 447 2394).